Communications

Belgrade – Rio Sava Exploration strongly condemns last night’s attack on our Information Center in Loznica, when unknown individuals shattered the building’s windows.

June 04, 2025

The Jadar Project Designated a Strategic Project by the European Union

Rio Tinto welcomes the European Union’s decision to designate the Jadar Project in Serbia as a strategic project under the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA), confirming its criticality to Serbia and Europe’s security of supply of critical raw materials essential for the green transition.

May 21, 2025

Rio Tinto and Chile Join Forces on Lithium Project Development

Belgrade - Rio Tinto and Chile’s National Copper Corporation, Codelco, have signed an agreement to establish a joint venture for the development and management of a high-quality lithium project in the Salar de Maricunga region of Chile.

7 things the world will need for a low-carbon future

Wind, sun and water – what else do you need to make renewable energy work?

Charging up the battery market

We’re scaling up and working smarter to meet demand for renewables.

Europe’s race to decarbonise requires a secure and sustainable supply of critical minerals

Europe is at a crossroads - Its ambitious green and digital transition policies depend on the sufficient supplies of critical materials such as aluminium, copper, nickel, lithium and rare earth metals.

Responsibly Unlocking Serbia's Potential

In a recent interview, Chad Blewitt, Managing Director of Rio Tinto’s Jadar Project, highlighted Serbia’s unique opportunity to become a key player in Europe’s green transition. He noted that the Jadar lithium and borate deposit, now recognized under the EU Critical Raw Materials Act, positions Serbia at the heart of the continent’s critical raw materials supply chain.

Rio Tinto Donates Firefighting Vehicle to the Volunteer Fire Brigade of Loznica

Rio Tinto has donated a specialized firefighting vehicle and a high-pressure breathing apparatus compressor to the Volunteer Fire Brigade (DVD) of Loznica. This donation reaffirms our long-standing commitment to enhancing safety and supporting the community where we have operated for more than 20 years.

Guarneri Fest International String Players’ Festival in Banja Koviljača

The second Guarneri Fest International String Players’ Festival took place from May 20-22 in Banja Koviljača and gathered more than 100 young music talents and artists from both the country and the region.

Press releases

We Condemn the Attack on the Info Center – A Troubling Message to Investors in Serbia